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SKYRACK, LOWER. 481 SLAMANNAN. with deep but gusty bays or lochs. The principal ports are Portree and Broadford on tho E., the Isle of Oran- say on the 8., and Dunvegan nnd Stein on tho N. Tho fisheries on this coast, especially in the sounds between Skyo and the mainland, are productive. No manufac- tures oro carried on, and there is little trade in the i.lund. Tho population is about 23,000, and the lan- guage generally spoken is Gaelic. The climate is wet and stormy, but tho winter not so severe as might have been expected from its northern latitude. Soapstone, ironsand, manganese, and jet, are met with, but have never been productively worked. The pn nliar features of Skyo are its mountain and water i-y, and its natural curiosities, including Loch Ciiriiisk, celebrated in Sir Walter Scott's "Lord of tho Isles," and tho Cave of Strathaird. Near Kilmuir is Duntulm Castle, where Flora Macdonald lies buried, and in Loch Follart is Dunvegan Castle, onco the residence of the chief of tho Maclcods, and lately repaired and fitted up by William Langley, Esq. Another remarkable building is Armndalo Castle, tho seat of Lord Mac- donald. Red doer and gamo arc plentiful. The island contains, besides tho town of Portree, tho pars, of Braca- dale, Duirinish, Kilmuir, Sleat, Snizort, and Strath, with tho islands of Oronsay, Pabay, Scalpa, Rasay, Holm, Fladda, Rona, Staffin, Altavaig, Trodda, Fladda Iluna, Ascrib, Issay, Soay, and Vinay, off the coast. SKYRACK, LOWER, a wap. in tho West Riding co. York, contains tho pars, of Aberford, Bardsey, Barwick- in-Elmett, Collingham, Garforth, Kippax, Swillington, Thorner, Whitkirk, and part of Harcwood, comprising an area of d7,5GO acres. SKYRACK, UPPER, a wap. in the West Riding co. York, contains the pars, of Addle, Bingley, Guiseley, and parts of Harewood, Ilkley, and Otley, comprising an area of 54,730. SLACKSTEAD, a tythg. in tho par. of Farley-Cham- brrlayne, co. Hants, 6 miles S.W. of Winchester. 8LADE, a chplry. in tho pars, of Pamswiek and Ktroud, co. Gloucester, 2 miles N.E. of Stroud. The village, which is small, is situated in a vale, through which passes tho road to Cheltenham, and on tho bank of Sladc Water is a cloth factory, one of tho largest in tho W. of England. An Episcopal chapel was erected in 1831. SLADE, a hmlt. in tho par. of Nettlecombe, co. Somerset, 4 miles S. of Watchet. SLADE, n vil. in the par. of Hook, bar. of Shelburne, co. Wcxford, prov. of Leinstcr, Ireland, 5 miles 8. S.W. of Fethard. It is situated on Slado Bay, near Water- ford Harbour, and has ruins of Slado Castle, formerly of tho Kay family. Hook Head Light is adjacent. SLADE-GREEN, a hmlt. in the par. of Crayford, hund. of Lessness, lathe of Sutton-at-Hone, co. Kent, 2 miles N.W. of Dart ford, near tho river Thames. iSi.ADE NEWTON, a hmlt. in the par. of Laughtcn- cn-le-Morthen, West Riding co. York, 5 miles S.W. of Tiekhill. SLADES, a hmlt. in tho chplry of Linlhwaite, "West Riding co. York, near Huddersfield. SLAIlHiURN, a par. and tnshp. in tho W. div. of Stuincliffe wap., West Riding co. York, 9 miles N. of Clitheroo, its post town, and 13 W. of Settle. The village, which is chiefly agricultural, is situated on the livT II' 'Idon. Tho par. includes the tnshps. of Bow- and, Forest, Easington, and Newton. It onco had a ' ry at Hamcrton, founded in tho chapel of St. Mary by Stephen do Hamerton in 1332. Tho soil consists of limy clay upon a subsoil of limestone. The lands are rhii'lly in pasture, and great numbers of cattlo are '1 in tho moorland district. Tho living is a ' with the cur. of Dale Iliad annexed, in tho dioc. i.I l;i]Km, val. 330. Tho church, dedicated to St. An- drew, is an ancient stone structure with a low square i containing six In Us. TlnTO is also a chapel-of- ea*o, dedicated to St. Peter. The register dates from I 1 * "'I. The parochial chariti produce, about 80 per annum. There is an endowed gramm n : - IIM/I, <'<niiiilril in 1717 by John Licnnand, and in which a Sunday- school is also hold. Tho Wesloyans have a place of worship. Townloy, Esq., is lord of the manor. A Ciir is hold on the Wednesday prior to Easter Sunday. SLAINS AND FORVIE, a par. in tho district of Ellon, co. Aberdeen, Scotland. It contains tho vils. of Collicston and Oldcastle, and tho Loch of Slains, which is about 64 acres in extent, Tho parish extends in length about 5 miles, with a breadth of 3 miles, and is bounded on tho E. by the German Ocean, and on other sides by the parishes of Fovoran, Logic-Buchan, and Cnidcn. There are the Kippet Hills. Tho coast is rocky, with many caves, one of which is 200 foot in length, and 30 in height, and another, well known as tho Dropping Cave, is covered with stalactite. A great portion of tho land has been reclaimed, and is now in an excellent stato of cultivation. Tho prevailing rocks are gneiss and mica slate. Tho parish is watered by tho.Ylhan, which is navigable, and abounds in largo pearl mussels. Tho village of Slains is about 6 miles S.E. of Ellon, and is situated at the confluence of tho river Ytham with the North Sea. Tho parish is also traversed by tho road from Aberdeen to Peterhead, and is within easy distance of the Buchan railway. On a rock, 120 feet above the sea, are ruins of Slains Castle, dismantled by James VI. in 1594. The par. is in tho presb. of Ellon and synod of Aberdeen. The stipend of the minister is about 217. The parish church was erected in 1800. The principal seats are Leask House and Gordon Lodge, the latter the residence of tho Gordons of Pitburg. 6LAITHWAITE, a tnshp. in the par. of Huddersfield, upper div. of Agbrigg wap., West Riding co. York, 5 miles S.W. of Huddersfield, its post town. It is a sta- tion on tho Leeds, Huddersfiold, and Manchester section of tho London and North Western railway Tho village, which is extensive, is situated on the river Colne and the Leeds and Manchester railway and eanal, tho former having a station hero. A portion of tho inhabitants are employed in tho woollen and cotton mills. In the vicinit y aro mineral baths, much frequented during tho summer season. Tho town is lit with gas. Tho living is a perpet. cur. annexed to that of Lingardu, val. 192, in the patron, of the Vicar of HuddenSeld. Tho church is dedicated to St. James. Tho register dates from 1685. Tho paro- chial charities produce about 12 per annum, which goes to the free school. There aro National schools for both sexes. A court-baron is held every October at tho Manor House. The Earl of Dartmouth is lord of tho manor. A fair is held twice a-year. SLALEY, a par. in tho E. div. of Tindalo ward, co. Northumberland, 5J miles S. of Hexham railway station and its post town. It is a straggling village situated on the Devil's Water rivulet. A portion of the inhabitants aro employed in the Dukesfield lead works. Tho soil is productive. The living is a perpet. cur. in tho dioc. of Durham, val. 103. Tho church, built in 1832, has a tower containing two bells. The parochial charities pro- duce about 14 per annum, 3 of which goes to tho school. II. Silvertop, Esq., is lord of the manor. SLALEY, a hmlt. in tho par. of- Bonsall, co. Derby, 2 miles N.W. of Wirksworth. SLAJIANNAN, a par. in tho co. of Stirling, Scot- land. It contains a village of tho samo name, with a station on tho Monkland railway. Tho parish extends in length about 7 miles from E. to W. with an extreme breadth of 4J miles, and is bounded by the counties of Linlithgow, Lanark, and Dumbarton, and by tho parishes of Falkirk, Polmont, and Muiravpn- side. The surface is hilly, but not mountainous, rising at its highest point about 600 feet above sea-level. Tho lowlands on the banks of tho river Avon are subject to inundation. Large tracts of land have been reclaimed. Coal and ironstone aro extensively worked. The parish is traversed by the Slamannan railway. The village, which is about 5 miles S.W. of Fulkirk, is situated near the Lanark border on tho river Avon. This par. is in tho presb. of Linlithgow and synod of Lotliiiin and Twi tddalo, and in tho patron, of Vho crown. The sti- p"iid of tho minister is about 217. Tho parish church was erected in 1810. Thuro it a Frco church, and a